Bristol Palin sued over reality show argument

LOS ANGELES— A Los Angeles man is suing the Lifetime Network and Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol, alleging he was taped heckling her for a planned reality show without his knowledge or consent.

Stephen Hanks filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday seeking general and punitive damages, saying he’s a victim of defamation and invasion of privacy after video aired of their confrontation at a West Hollywood bar in September.

Hanks says he wasn’t told the film crew was shooting footage for the show Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp.